ZIP Code 15561

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Sipesville · Somerset County · Pennsylvania

Population
168

113/sq mi

Median income
$92,813

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.5%

Median age 25.9

Land area
1.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15561 in Sipesville, Pennsylvania has a population of 168. The median household income is $92,813, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $111,300, 60% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Sipesville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 168 residents, producing a population density of 113 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15561 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15561 sits at $92,813 (19% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,201. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $111,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 15561 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15561, Sipesville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

168

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15561?

25.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,813

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$26,201

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

58

Total Housing Units

49

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

3.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$111,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1946

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
15555 Quecreek, PA 112 0.4 mi
15520 Acosta, PA 293 1.6 mi
15544 Gray, PA 264 2.8 mi
15546 Jenners, PA 386 3.5 mi
15547 Jennerstown, PA 504 4.7 mi
15531 Boswell, PA 3,861 6.2 mi
15501 Somerset, PA 16,861 4.7 mi
15563 Stoystown, PA 3,345 7.9 mi
15541 Friedens, PA 3,721 6.7 mi
15510 Somerset, PA 2,229 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15561 in?
ZIP code 15561 (Sipesville) is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15561?
ZIP code 15561 in Sipesville, PA has a population of 168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15561?
The median household income in ZIP 15561 is $92,813, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15561?
The median home value in ZIP 15561 is $111,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15561 is White at 86.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15561?
In ZIP code 15561, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15561 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sipesville, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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